Exercise technique

lever triceps extension

The lever triceps extension is an isolation exercise performed on a leverage machine to target the triceps. It involves extending the arms against resistance, focusing on triceps activation while minimizing shoulder involvement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and fully extend your arms in front of you.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the handles towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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